What is the double effect theory?

0 votes

38 views

asked Jan 15 in Psychology by MeredithBren (290 points)

Your comment on this question:

Your name to display (optional):

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Your answer

Your name to display (optional):

Email me at this address if my answer is selected or commented on:Email me if my answer is selected or commented on

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

1 Answer

0 votes

answered Jan 15 by AlexandraCru (510 points)

The double effect theory proposes that it is morally acceptable to use medications to relieve pain and symptoms in end-of-life care, even if it hastens death as a secondary effect.

Your comment on this answer:

Your name to display (optional):

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

What is the double effect theory?

Your comment on this question:

Your answer

1 Answer

Your comment on this answer:

Related questions

Categories